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An Inflation Reality Check

Posted on March 25, 2008
Previously filed under: Global Economy
While Zimbabwe demonstrates record breaking inflation, one may also look at Russia, Vietnam, Argentina, and Venezuela to see double digit inflation.
Keywords: inflation, Zimbabwe

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The Effect of Migration on HIV Rates

Posted on September 21, 2007
Previously filed under: Africa, Health
Studies show that increased migration serves as a catalyst for HIV/AIDS.
Keywords: HIV/AIDS, migration, Africa, refugee, gang rape, Zimbabwe

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Promoting African Languages On the Internet in Zimbabwe

Posted on January 10, 2007
Previously filed under: Technology
Using local African languages in computer applications is an important step to promoting traditions, however many feel it may not be feasible or technologically possible.
Keywords: Lanugage, Africa, Zimbabwe, internet, technology

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Sick Economy Fuels Growth of Fake Drug Market

Posted on December 21, 2006
Previously filed under: Africa, Health
The deterioration of health services in Zimbabwe has resulted in a thriving parallel drug market.
Keywords: Zimbabwe, Health Services, drugs, ARVs, HIV/AIDS

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AIDS in Zimbabwe - One Orphan's Story

Posted on January 31, 2006
Previously filed under: Africa, Health
A child is left to provide for her siblings after her parents die of AIDS.
Keywords: Zimbabwe, pandemic, Orphans, orphan, humanitarian aid, HIV/AIDS, health in africa, children, child, AIDS in Africa, african health, Africa

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"We Are Now Stepping on Top of Money"

Posted on October 28, 2005
Previously filed under: Africa, Success Stories
Children in Zimbabwe learn, save, succeed with Internal Savings and Lending (IS&L) groups.
Keywords: Zimbabwe

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The Mysterious Grain Drain

Posted on November 19, 2004
Previously filed under: Africa, Agriculture
There is a new crime in Zimbabwe - driving with food.
Keywords: grain, food, Zimbabwe, Africa

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